Elaine C. Haigh, 88, of Ottumwa Vista Woods Care Center, formerly of West Point, Iowa, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Vista Woods Care Center.
She was born on April 5, 1937, in Nelson, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ole T. and Anna M. (Thompson) Thompson. On July 5, 1958, she married Lyle Haigh at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Alma, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on January 30, 2022.
She is survived by her children: Norman Haigh of West Point, Iowa, Clarice (Mike) Hutchens of Ballwin, Missouri, Steven (Jill) Haigh of Ottumwa, Iowa; nine grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; two sisters: Elizabeth Kriebich of River Falls Wisconsin, Kathleen Reick of Durand, Wisconsin. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Lyle; twin sons: Thomas and George; one daughter: Sharon Frazer.
Elaine graduated from Nelson High School then attended nursing school. She worked at West Point Care Center then at the Mental Health Institute in Mt. Pleasant as a registered nurse. She was a member of St. James the Less Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society of the church, former member of the Daughters of Isabella, past Regent State Secretary of the Madonna Circle and a member of the St. Paul Quilters. For many years, Elaine and Lyle were proud to donate the cranberries for the St. James God’s Acre Sale. She also enjoyed quilting, crossword puzzles, reading and browsing on Facebook.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2026, at Schmitz Funeral Home in West Point, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a Christian wake service will be held at 5:30 p.m.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Dan Dorau as celebrant.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery in St. Paul.
Memorials have been established in her memory for St. James Catholic Church or Holy Trinity Catholic Schools.
Schmitz Funeral Home of West Point is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.